Burnous
Liberty
Category
Costume
Date
1914
Materials
Silk satin
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1363377
Summary
Burnous or evening cloak of pale azure silk satin, cut as semi-circle, doubled and caught across near centre to form monk hood, with applied embroidered band to straight edge and tassel to 'hood' point, plain button and loop 'frog' fastening, pale green lining. Maker; Liberty. 1914 (circa)
Provenance
belonged to donor's mother or great-grandmother
Makers and roles
Liberty, maker